Tag: Rog Xbox Ally
Review JSAUX Slim Carrying Case For ROG Xbox Ally - A Great Fit And Perfect For Backpacks
A neat design that gets the job done
I've been in the possession of a ROG Xbox Ally X for over a month now, but I've been too fearful to take it on the road with me. I actually went on holiday to multiple countries, sitting on a plane for tens of hours in which I could have been playing all these great Xbox titles, but the fear of scratching or...
News TimeSplitters Rewind Has Launched For Free On PC, And It's Great On The Xbox Ally
Hopefully playable on the next Xbox console too!
We're big fans of TimeSplitters here at Pure Xbox, and we've enjoyed playing TimeSplitters 2 and 3 via backwards compatibility in recent years, but we've also been craving some kind of brand-new project for over a decade now. TimeSplitters Rewind isn't actually new — it's been in development for...
Feature Six New Improvements Revealed For ROG Xbox Ally, With Lots More To Come In 2026
"This is just the beginning."
Today, we've seen Team Xbox highlighting a major new optimisation feature for the ROG Xbox Ally in the form of "Default Game Profiles", but this is far from the only improvement that's been added to the handheld device(s) recently. In addition to various updates that were implemented last week by ASUS, we've also got...
News ROG Xbox Ally Adds Console-Like Optimisation Feature For 40+ Games, With More Joining Soon
It's known as "Default Game Profiles"
It's no secret that Microsoft wants the ROG Xbox Ally to feel as comfortable for console users as possible, but that can be difficult when you're wielding a Windows 11 PC in your hands. One of the problems is that games require tinkering in terms of power settings, frame rates, graphics and various other things...
News Xbox Begins Rolling Out New Game Save Indicator For ROG Ally & PC
"Xbox PC save sync status is live."
These days, with Xbox pushing such a big "Play Anywhere" focus and encouraging you to enjoy your games across multiple devices, it's more crucial than ever for the brand to enhance its cloud save system for console and PC games. With that in mind, some ROG Xbox Ally and PC owners have discovered today that a new...
News The ROG Xbox Ally's Dashboard Will Soon Be Available On Standard Windows PCs
Update: Rolling out now to Insiders
You've probably seen us talking about the "Xbox full-screen experience" on the ROG Xbox Ally - a fancy name for the dashboard and overall interface that's been adopted by the ASUS handheld since it launched last month. Microsoft suggested at the time that this dashboard would roll out to other Windows handhelds...
News ASUS Announces Big Week Of ROG Xbox Ally Updates, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Rolling out across Tuesday and Wednesday
We've heard how the ROG Xbox Ally is set to improve with multiple new features over the coming weeks and months, but the updates are coming from numerous sources - ASUS has stuff in mind, and Xbox has stuff in mind as well. ASUS is first out of the gate here, announcing a "big week" of ROG Ally and ROG Xbox...
Hands On Black Ops 7 Is Amazing On The ROG Xbox Ally X, As Long As You're Not Offline
Good luck playing this on a plane
I mentioned last week how I've spent the past month barely turning on my Xbox Series X at all because of the ROG Xbox Ally X, and therefore all of my time with Black Ops 7 has been spent on the new premium handheld device so far. It was revealed ahead of launch how Call of Duty: BO7 was being optimis
News Valve 'Excited' By ROG Xbox Ally And Insists It's A 'Sign Of Success' For Steam Deck
Friendly words towards Xbox's handheld competitor
It's been a good start for Xbox's new PC handhelds - we gave the ROG Xbox Ally X an "excellent" 9/10 review at Pure Xbox (with many other critics being hot on it), and the X model is said to be generating too much demand right now. But what does Valve think about it? This is the company that sparked...
News Developing For Xbox Can Be Difficult, So Microsoft Is Taking Major Steps To 'Remove Barriers'
Making it more Steam-like, you might say
We've heard a bit in the past how some indie developers have found it tough to bring their games to Xbox for whatever reason - stuff like the The Mortuary Assistant, for example, where it ended up having to be delayed on Xbox alone. It's not a common thing that crops up, but Microsoft understandably wants to...
Feature A Month Later, The ROG Xbox Ally X Has Totally Changed My Gaming Habits
And it might be where the next Xbox console is headed
In a few days' time, it will have been exactly a month since we published our review of the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld here at Pure Xbox, and it's actually been about six weeks since I first started using it as my main gaming device. And I'll be honest, I've barely turned on my Xbox Series X over...
News Black Ops 7 Preload And Release Times Revealed, Along With ROG Xbox Ally Details
"Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is just around the corner"
Today's Xbox Game Pass roundup for the next couple of weeks was highlighted by the massive addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14th, and Activision has now revealed the preload and release times for the game. Firstly, Black Ops 7 will be available for preload on November 10th at...
News Microsoft Shares Initial List Of ROG Xbox Ally Games That Support Advanced Shader Delivery
"Launch faster, play smoother, game smarter"
With ROG Xbox Ally now out in the wild, Microsoft is bringing its PC and console gaming tech closer together - and as part of the team's October 2025 Update, an initial list of ROG Xbox Ally games that support 'Advanced Shader Delivery' has been shared. If you keep up with PC gaming at all (we admit that...
News Microsoft Reportedly Still Has Plans To Make Its Own Xbox Handheld
After shelving it to develop ROG Xbox Ally
This afternoon, we shared a huge report from Windows Central that breaks down a bunch of what Microsoft is working on for the next-generation of Xbox - and in that report, we've spotted a little tidbit that hints Team Green still has plans to make its own handheld console at some stage. That's right,...
News Sarah Bond: Our Next-Gen Console Will Be 'Very Premium' & Informed By ROG Xbox Ally
The Xbox President speaks...
Shortly following the release of ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft's Sarah Bond has been dropping hints about the team's next-gen plans - and the Xbox President has had some interesting things to say about the next console from Microsoft. In a new interview with Mashable, Bond was quizzed about rumours that the next-gen Xbox...
News Xbox President Explains Why Microsoft Ditched Its First-Party Handheld
It came down to "speed" and being "innovative"
When rumours of a handheld Xbox console first started doing the rounds a while ago, it became apparent that Microsoft was not only working with Asus on a 'partner' device (now known as ROG Xbox Ally), but also on its own first-party handheld similar to existing home consoles. Once development on the two...
News Microsoft Passes The Buck To Asus For ROG Xbox Ally's Price Tag
"It really was Asus, because this is their hardware"
One of the most controversial aspects of Microsoft's new ROG Xbox Ally device is the eyewatering price tag — particularly the X version, which comes in at a thousand bucks — and in a new interview with Variety, Xbox exec Sarah Bond says that it was largely manufacturer Asus that decided on...
Poll Are You More Interested In The ROG Xbox Ally Now That Reviews Are Out?
The device is available to the public right now
Microsoft's big handheld launch day has come and gone — the ROG Xbox Ally is now available to the public, and plenty of impressions are already out there — so our poll today revolves around whether the device's launch reviews have tempted you into picking one up, or at least have you considering...
Review Keeper (Xbox) - A Memorable Puzzle Adventure From Xbox Studio Double Fine
Reviewed across both Xbox Series X and ROG Xbox Ally!
I totally understand why Xbox hasn't been marketing Keeper very well ahead of launch. Microsoft has suffered some criticism for not putting the spotlight on Double Fine's new Xbox first-party game, but after playing it, I think there are a couple of key reasons behind the decision - the first...
News Microsoft Debuts ROG Xbox Ally At Gamescom Asia With Impressive Hands-On Booth
"Make sure you stop by and say hello"
The ROG Xbox Ally is out now of course, and neatly coinciding with the device's launch, Gamescom is currently hosting its Asia x Thailand edition of the convention - and Microsoft SEA is there in full force with the new handheld Xbox! We're starting to see Gamescom Asia Xbox booth pics crop up on our social...
News Xbox Says It 'Defines Success' By How Much Time Players Spend On The Platform
All about the engagement
With the ROG Xbox Ally now spreading its wings around the globe, the Xbox Wire team has shared a blog post about the device's day one launch and what updates are coming in future - and they've used some interesting language here as Microsoft enters new territory with its first handheld system. <related ids="192638">
News Microsoft Teases New Features Coming To ROG Xbox Ally In Late 2025 & Early 2026
"We’re committed to pushing handheld gaming further"
The ROG Xbox Ally is only just starting to be delivered across the world today, and Microsoft is already talking about plans for new features! Specifically, they've highlighted a few things arriving in the coming weeks and months. It sounds like the first major post-launch addition will be...
News Mulitple Games Are Suddenly Getting Updated With ROG Xbox Ally Optimisations
Great to see!
Happy ROG Xbox Ally day! Both versions of the new ASUS and Xbox handheld are officially releasing today in many regions across the world, and therefore it's no surprise to see developers and publishers highlighting their support for it. In fact, some are actually rolling out additional support for the device, with Hogwarts Legacy...
Feature 10 Tips And Tricks For Your First Day With The ROG Xbox Ally
Some handy hints to make your day one experience even better
If you've already committed to buying a ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X, or you're thinking about picking one up in the near future, we think there are a few things you need to know in order to get the best day one experience possible! I've been spending basically all of October with the...
News Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The ROG Xbox Ally
A roundup of first impressions for both versions of the device
With just a day to go until the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are released to the public, the first reviews have been going live at a variety of outlets across the web, and they make for some pretty interesting reading! Of course, we've got our own review of the ROG Xbox...
News Xbox Begins Adding 'Handheld Optimized' Tags To PC Games Ahead Of ROG Xbox Ally Launch
A neat system for the new handheld
Back in August, Xbox unveiled a new feature known as the "Handheld Compatibility Program" that would help PC handheld owners (and particularly ROG Xbox Ally owners) understand how certain games will perform on their systems. Everything kinda went quiet on this immediately afterwards, but as shown off by The...
News ROG Xbox Ally X Spotted At Best Buy, TIME Calls It One Of The 'Best Inventions Of 2025'
We're less than a week away!
We're now less than a week away from the release of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X! With such little time left to go until the launch, it's no surprise that the handheld has started to crop up in more and more places. Over on the Xbox Ally Reddit, multiple people have pointed out that Best Buy is openly stocking...
News ROG Xbox Ally X Continues To Sell Out, While Standard Version Remains More Readily Available
It seems most people are interested in the X
With just over a week to go until the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds make their way into the hands of the public, it seems there's one device in particular that's attracting the lion's share of the attention right now. That device is the ROG Xbox Ally X, which is the more premium (and...
News Here's Your First Proper Look At The 'Premium Case' For The ROG Xbox Ally
It's been shipped to some people already
When the ROG Xbox Ally prices and pre-order details were finally revealed last week, Microsoft also talked about a handful of early accessories that will be available for it - including the 2-in-1 Premium Case that's being sold by ASUS. That case isn't particularly cheap at a whopping £59.99 / $69.99, but...
News Sarah Bond Says Fans Will Soon Be Able To Play PlayStation Studios Games On An Xbox Device
She's talking about ROG Xbox Ally, of course
Much has been said recently about Microsoft's push to put Xbox games onto rival platforms, including PS5, and with the recent announcement of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 moving over, the team clearly isn't slowing down. However, we now know that the definition of 'Xbox' is changing, and Sarah Bond has...
News ROG Xbox Ally X Owner Shares Their 'Quick Review' After Receiving It Two Weeks Early
We're not jealous at all
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X aren't releasing until October 16th, but it seems a few people have managed to get one early - and Amazon France appears to have been the culprit in a specific case that's getting attention. Yesterday, the likes of Windows Central reported on someone who had taken to the ROG Ally...
News Sandisk Reveals Details & Prices For Its Initial ROG Xbox Ally Accessories
"Certified, tested, and engineered specifically"
A few days ago, we mentioned how Microsoft had highlighted a few of the early accessories that have been designed for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and now Sandisk has gone into greater detail on some of them. The company is specifically talking about two different storage options for the ROG Xbox Ally...
News First ROG Xbox Ally Unboxing Appears Online Prior To Release
Available to the public next month
Now that pre-orders have been locked in and the full launch details have been shared by Microsoft, we're full-speed ahead towards the ROG Xbox Ally next month - and ahead of the device's October 16th release, an early unboxing of th
Rumour Microsoft & ASUS Wanted To 'Further Subsidise' The Price Of The ROG Xbox Ally
"They obviously couldn't do it for whatever reason"
Back in August at Gamescom 2025, we found out the official release date for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld(s), but Microsoft chose to avoid revealing the price or beginning pre-orders at the time during to a "challenging" macro-economic climate. This decision was seemingly made at the last...
Talking Point So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
Gone for it? Or is it too expensive?
After weeks and weeks of hanging on for more news from Microsoft, the team finally opened up pre-orders for its pair of ROG Xbox Ally devices last week, revealing its pricing model for multiple regions around the globe. So, the question is, did you end up pre-ordering one when they finally became available?...
Guide Where To Buy The ROG Xbox Ally & ROG Xbox Ally X Handhelds
Keep an eye on these retailers for stock
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are officially available to buy right now, but as we saw in the first few hours of pre-orders going live, stock has been hard to come by in some cases - especially in terms of the Ally X. So, we thought we'd try and provide you with a bunch of retailers that...
News Microsoft Announces First Batch Of Accessories For The ROG Xbox Ally
"You will soon have more ways to customize your play experience"
With the ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders having officially begun, we're starting to see some accessories crop up for the handheld, and Microsoft is specifically advertising three accessories via the official Xbox Wire website right now. Interestingly, two of these are geared around storage,...
News The ROG Xbox Ally Is Rapidly Selling Out At Retailers Around The World
Including on the Xbox Store itself
Microsoft very quietly began pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld a few hours ago, and stock is rapidly selling out at a whole bunch of retailers around the world - even including the Xbox Store itself in the case of the Ally X. This has actually been announced by Xbox on social media, as you can see in the...
News ROG Xbox Ally Prices Finally Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
It's about time!
Yes, it's finally happened! Pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld have officially begun in 38 countries around the world, and the prices are finally being revealed as those pre-orders go live. Let's break down the prices first, shall we? Here's the price of the ROG Xbox Ally in various regions: Region ROG Xbox Ally...
News ROG Xbox Ally Spotted With Price And 'Pre-Order Now' Banner At UK Retailer
Will we find out more this week?
It's amazing that we're still waiting for official prices and pre-order details for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld considering it's out in less than a month (October 16th), but many have speculated that we'll be hearing something this week. And, over on the Xbox Ally Reddit page today, someone has shared what appears to...
News Xbox's New Handheld UI Has Become Available, And It's Giving FPS & Battery Improvements
"We did find a noticeable improvement in performance"
With the ROG Xbox Ally launch now less than a month away (where are those prices, Microsoft?!), it's probably no surprise to see that the Xbox Full Screen Experience has quietly become available in testing form for Windows Insiders. The Xbox Full Screen Experience,
News Lenovo Legion Go 2 Pre-Order Problems Cast Doubt On ROG Xbox Ally Release
Could we see delays?
We're now officially less than one month away from the ROG Xbox Ally release date of October 16th, despite Microsoft & Asus still refusing to price the system and open up pre-orders. Well, news coming in from a similar device's release this month in the Lenovo Legion Go 2 perhaps explains why Xbox is still being coy with its...
News New Official ROG Xbox Ally Video Shows Off Its Advanced Zero Gravity Cooling System
"The Xbox Ally stays cool, quiet, and reliable."
We're still eagerly awaiting an official price and for pre-orders to begin for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld(s), but before we get there, ASUS is still trickling out plenty of new information about what to expect from it. In fact, someone over at the Xbox Ally Reddit community has spotted an...
News ROG Xbox Ally X Can Reach 'Insane' FPS In DOOM: The Dark Ages, Says Analysis
"These numbers are unheard of in gaming handhelds"
With the ROG Xbox Ally handheld right around the corner, we're starting to see more and more videos coming out about the device - showing off how certain games perform on both the standard version and the more expensive "X" version. One of the games that's getting a lot of attention is DOOM: The...
News ROG Xbox Ally Hardware Impresses In New Preview, But Serious Software Concerns Remain
Digital Foundry weighs in
We're now just over a month away from the ROG Xbox Ally launching in mid-October, with excitement starting to build about the device after its strong showing at Gamescom 2025. We are still waiting on
News ASUS Shares Footage Of Loads Of Games Being Tested On ROG Xbox Ally
Not long to go until launch!
Compared to this time last month, we know lots more about ASUS's ROG Xbox Ally devices, as we approach the launch here in mid-October. While pricing is still to be confirmed, we now know that thousands of games are being tested
News GOG Adds New Xbox Login Feature Ahead Of ROG Xbox Ally Launch
"We’re waiting for you"
We've heard Team Xbox talk quite a bit about the desire to support multiple storefronts via the Xbox PC app, especially when it comes to the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and this new GOG feature is yet another example of that. GOG, if you don't know, is just another distribution platform where you can buy PC games,...
Talking Point Has This Week's ROG Xbox Ally News Sold You On The New Handheld?
Or do you need more convincing?
The last few months have been filled with reports, news and ultimately, anticipation for the ROG Xbox Ally - as Microsoft prepares to launch its partner handheld device with manufacturer ASUS. This week, a lot of that information has become more concrete — official pricing aside — as the teams show off the device...
Roundup Here's What People Are Saying About The ROG Xbox Ally At Gamescom 2025
The latest hands-on impressions
The ROG Xbox Ally has been the star of the show from an Xbox perspective at Gamescom 2025, and people have been getting hands-on with it for the first time over the past few days - with lots of previews cropping up on the web. So, we thought'd we'd pause for a moment and see what they're saying! You'll find lots of...
News Xbox's Multi-Store Approach Comes Together In New 'My Apps' Feature For PC & ROG Xbox Ally
Access games from anywhere, anytime!
As Microsoft builds towards ROG Xbox Ally and a more 'open' approach to its gaming ecosystem, it's begun talking about allowing users to access multiple storefronts on its devices, rather than just being locked down to the Microsoft Store. Well, that approach is being further realised in a new update for
